Reach for this stylish beanie when you need a pop of color to brighten up a fall jacket. In Valley Yarns Westfield, this sumptuous blend of merino wool, yak, and silk has beautiful drape, crisp stitch definition, and just the right amount of warmth for cooler days.

Available as kit here.

• Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

• Finished Measurements: Circumference: 18 (20, 22)“

• Yarn Requirements:

  • Color A: 1 ball Valley Yarns Westfield (60% Merino wool/20% Yak/20% Silk, 50g/120 yds); Color: Denim or Teal
  • Color B: 1 ball Valley Yarns Westfield; Color: Sage or Persimmon
  • Color C: 1 ball Valley Yarns Westfield; Color: Lilac or Lichen

• Needles:

  • US size 6 (4 mm) 16” circ needle and dpns, or size needed to get gauge
  • US size 5 (3.75 mm) 16” circ needle (for ribbed rise)
  • US size 7 (4.5 mm) 16” circ needle (for stranded colorwork for some knitters)

• Other Materials: Stitch markers, tapestry needle

• Gauge:

  • 22 sts and 30 rnds = 4” on US size 6 (4 mm) needles in stockinette stitch, blocked
  • 22 sts and 30 rnds = 4” on US size 7 (4.5 mm) needles in stranded colorwork, blocked